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Book Reading Monday

Join us Monday, October 12th at 6pm with Riding to Read with Jaylen @ourchildrens_story! Hannah Dennis will be reading Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep!

“Be Bold America!” Interview

Last week I had the privilege to appear on “Be Bold America” with Dr. Pettis Perry and Jill Cody. We discussed the current climate of our nation as protestors are taking to the streets and the pandemic continues. Our society is undesirable and frightening. We are experiencing a dystopian America. Great injustice abounds and large segments of the American population are suffering. This creates “Collective Trauma”. In this interview we’ll discuss what “Collective Trauma” is and how it manifests. We’ll go over the four types of aftereffects of trauma and… Read More »“Be Bold America!” Interview

Covid-19 Resources and New Products

Mugs now available in the shop!https://michaelgatson.com/2020/05/16/mugs-now-available-in-the-shop!/ Hoodies and Sweatshirts In the shophttps://michaelgatson.com/2020/05/16/hoodies-and-sweatshirts-in-the-shop!/ New Shirts in the shop!https://michaelgatson.com/2020/05/16/new-shirts-in-the-shop!/

New Shirts in the shop!

Use the coupon code MHM2020 for 25% off during Mental Health Month this May! Unisex T-Shirt Men’s Fitted Short Sleeve T-Shirt Women’s T-Shirt Long Sleeve Tee Don’t forget to use the coupon code MHM2020 for 25% off during Mental Health Month! The sale ends on 5/31/20.

Hoodies and Sweatshirts In the shop!

Use the coupon code MHM2020 for 25% off during Mental Health Month this May! Unisex Hoodie Women’s Hoodie Unisex Sweatshirt Kids Hoodie Don’t forget to use the coupon code MHM2020 for 25% off during Mental Health Month! The sale ends on 5/31/20.

What about those who may be quarantined?

What about those who may be quarantined?

What about those who may be quarantined? Is there anything they should know about coming out of quarantine as it relates to mental health? It can be stressful to be separated from others if a healthcare provider thinks you may have been exposed to COVID-19. This is true even if you do not get sick. Therefore, you’ll probably experience a lot of emotions during quarantine. What you may not think about is that you’ll also experience a lot of emotions coming out of quarantine. Everyone feels differently after coming out… Read More »What about those who may be quarantined?

Are there signs parents should be watching out for during COVID-19

Are there signs parents should be watching out for during COVID-19?

Are there signs parents should be watching out for during COVID-19? Yes there are. Even the youngest kids can feel stress and anxiety. Excessive crying or irritation in younger children. Just like we tend to get grumpy when we’re upset, children do too. They may have a harder time expressing their feelings though. Be patient with them. Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting). It’s common for children to regress when something is wrong emotionally. Be patient with them. Excessive worry or sadness. These are… Read More »Are there signs parents should be watching out for during COVID-19?

Mental health and children during COVID-19

Mental health and children during COVID-19

Mental health and children during COVID-19. This is an important topic. Parents may be asking if there’s anything they should be doing for their kids mental health during COVID-19. The answer is yes. Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. This is going to be especially important for parents during this time. You must remain calm to help keep your children calm. When parents and caregivers deal with COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. It’s… Read More »Mental health and children during COVID-19